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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,505

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,488

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSLGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,790 $24,295
Base Invoice $34,843 $23,323
Floor mats 200  
Door sill trim plates 130  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Floor mats 154  
Door sill trim plates 106  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 330 5,530
Options (change) 260 5,310
Destination 885 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $30,505 $30,595
Total Invoice $28,488 $29,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,428
Model Year20172011
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSLGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E200hp I4
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,505$30,595
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$30,595
Total Invoice$28,488$29,403
Adjustments for Features-1,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,975$29,403

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
TrimSLGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,135$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5130

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelLEAFGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length175.0 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height61.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,324 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.0 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

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